One small act of kindness ripples out to connect four kids in this stirring novel by the author of the beloved The Benefits of Being an Octopus.
Ann Braden Knihy
Ann Braden píše knihy pre deti, ktoré sa snažia nájsť svoj hlas uprostred životných realít. Jej debutový román pre stredoškolákov bol označený ako jedna z najlepších kníh roka 2018 podľa NPR a získal hviezdičkové hodnotenie od School Library Journal. Bradenová sa zameriava na témy chudoby, ťažkých rozhodnutí a práva na ľudské zaobchádzanie. Ako bývalá učiteľka a spoluzakladateľka iniciatív zameraných na prevenciu násilia a podporu nenávidených menšín prináša do svojej práce hlboké porozumenie svetu svojich mladých čitateľov.
The Benefits of Being an Octopus
- 312 stránok
- 11 hodin čítania
Seventh-grader Zoey has her hands full as she takes care of her much younger siblings after school every day while her mom works her shift at the pizza parlor. At school, Zoey tries to stay under the radar. Her only friend Fuchsia has her own issues, and since they're in an entirely different world than the rich kids, it's best if no one notices them. Unfortunately, she's not totally invisible, and one of her teachers forces her to join the debate club. Even though Zoey resists participating, debate ultimately leads her to see things in a new way. Can Zoey find the courage to speak up, even if it means risking the most stable home she's ever had?
Agnes has been raised to keep her opinions to herself, but how do you keep silent when you're full of burning questions?